Week 1 in review

So, we have completed mom's first week of chemotherapy to treat her lung cancer. She completed chemo treatments on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday- each day, one of us would make sure that we were there to take her to her treatment and sit by her side throughout. She handled her first round of treatment well however she continues to be tired. On Thursday she received an immune booster shot. The shot is injected into the fatty cells and produce excess white blood cells in the bones. This can cause bone pain, which she is experiencing in her neck and some flu like symptoms which she is now starting to experience. Hopefully she won't have these symptoms too long because she seems to be drained a bit from them! She has the next two weeks off from chemotherapy and will resume chemotherapy on Feb 20th. Our goal is to keep her active and involved on her off weeks! She always seems to do better when she is keeping herself active and involved! Ty and I continue to spend a lot of time at Nana's.... He lights up like a star when he see's his Nana and brings such a sparkle to her eyes! Even though Chris has moved out, he continues to come by the house each night (I think he misses the family and wants to spend time with mom).... They watch Jeopardy and America's Funniest Home Videos every night! My dad has been such a pillar of strength to the entire family! And we would be lost without Melissa- who seems to have filled every role possible and without, I would be lost! It's hard having Jeremy in California during times likes these as we know he needs our love, comfort, hugs and care too. Despite it all, it seems we all have been each others rocks when we need to be over the past few weeks. Mom continues to have a smile on her face and says that although she is scared (which breaks your heart as a daughter hearing) she is NOT giving up! She goes to her chemotherapy appointments with a smile on her face and manage to even make the staff smile! Let us pray that the next two weeks allow mom some time to rest and heal before having to go through her next round of treatment! I'll keep everyone posted on how she continues to do! Please continue to pray for mom and our family! Much Love!